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Act Of Hope Foundation is a private corporation based in BARRINGTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Nicki L Douros. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $29K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Act Of Hope Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $576K, with a median grant of $35K. The foundation has distributed between $120K and $185K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $185K distributed across 5 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $45K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$35K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Act Of Hope Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Act Of Hope Foundation has distributed a total of $576K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $45K.
Act Of Hope Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Act Of Hope Foundation is headquartered in BARRINGTON, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth W Douros | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicki L Douros | VicePresident | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kamilla L Spoehr | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$120K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$120K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$44K
Distribution Amount
$100K
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$576K
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$40K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryFund organzaions programs | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Inspiration CorporationFund organzaions programs | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Evanston Rebuilding WarehouseFund organzaions programs | Evanston, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Growing Home IncFund organizations programs | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2022 |
| Cara CollectiveFund organizations programs | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan ChicagoFund organizations programs | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Erikas LighthouseFund organizations programs | Winnetka, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| OpenlandsFund organizations programs | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Paws ChicagoFund organizations programs | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Start EarlyFund organizations progress | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Rebuilding ExchangeFund organizations programs | Chicago, IL | $36K | 2020 |
| Cara ChicagoFund organizations programs | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2020 |